All posts containing the tag: "dead"
Posted Mar 21st 2010 8:12AM by TMZ Staff
A paramedic report in the Michael Jackson case reportedly says Dr. Conrad Murray withheld a key fact from the EMTs -- that he had administered Propofol to the singer.
The report, published by News of the World, states what TMZ has previously reported -- that paramedics felt Jackson was dead when they got to the singer's home but Dr. Murray, as the senior medical professional present, demanded that Jackson be taken to the hospital.
According to the report, Jackson had flatlined by the time paramedics arrived at the house, and he had no blood pressure, pulse or breath, and his pupils were dilated.
According to the report, Dr. Murray told paramedics Jackson was exhausted because he couldn't fall asleep and he had given Jackson Lorazepam -- a sedative. Omitting the fact that Dr. Murray gave Jackson Propofol is no doubt something the paramedics should have known about and will almost certainly be used by prosecutors in the trial.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson
Tags: conrad murray, ConradMurray, dead, death, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, emt, heart, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, paramedics, propofol
Posted Mar 18th 2010 3:30PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has obtained Corey Haim's death certificate, confirming what we first reported ... cause of death is "deferred."
We're told the L.A. County Coroner's Office is waiting on toxicology results before it determines Corey's official cause of death.
As we first reported, Corey was prescribed four medications a few days before he died: Valium, Vicodin, Soma and haloperidol, an antipsychotic drug.
All four drugs were found in the apartment where he collapsed, though it's unclear if he took the meds before he died.
Filed under: Corey Haim
Tags: corey haim, CoreyHaim, dead, death certificate, DeathCertificate, dies
Posted Mar 18th 2010 2:56PM by TMZ Staff
Fess Parker -- who played Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone -- has died of natural causes ... a rep confirms with TMZ.
Parker -- who also starred in "Old Yeller" -- owned the DoubleTree Resort in Santa Barbara and the Wine Country Inn & Spa in Los Olivos, CA.
Parker married Marcella Rinehart in 1960. They had two kids.
He was 85.
Filed under: R.I.P., Exclusives
Tags: daniel boone, DanielBoone, davy crockett, DavyCrockett, dead, dies, fess parker, FessParker, old yeller, OldYeller
Posted Mar 10th 2010 3:36PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has obtained a clip from Corey Haim's last movie -- that has yet to be released.
Haim shot the scene -- from the movie "Decisions" -- last November.
In the movie, Haim plays a corrupt cop who gets involved in the lives of 6 troubled kids.
We spoke with Executive Producer Zenon Kesik, who said, "Corey was a professional and had no sign of any drug abuse at all."
Kesik says he did not require that Corey submit to a drug test, because, "He was straight. He didn't appear to be on any substance whatsoever."
Kesik says the movie is due to be released mid-April.
Filed under: Movies, Exclusives, Corey Haim
Tags: actor, corey haim, CoreyHaim, dead, decisions, film, movie, trailer, zenon kesik, ZenonKesik
Posted Mar 10th 2010 2:17PM by TMZ Staff
Corey Feldman has just released a statement on the death of his best friend Corey Haim, in which he calls the event "tragic" and begs people to learn a "lesson" from Haim's passing.
In the statement, which Feldman posted on his blog, the actor says "My eyes weren't even open all the way when the tears started streaming down my face."
He adds, "We must all take this as a lesson in how we treat the people we share this world with while they are still here to make a difference."
The post concludes, "I hope the art Corey has left behind will be remembered as the passion of that for which he truly lived."
Filed under: Corey Haim
Tags: corey feldman, corey haim, CoreyFeldman, CoreyHaim, dead, death, statement, the two coreys, TheTwoCoreys
Posted Mar 10th 2010 11:46AM by TMZ Staff
A&E -- which ran Corey Haim's reality show with Corey Feldman, "The Two Coreys" -- just released the following statement about the actor's death.
"We are saddened by the tragic loss of Corey Haim who we had the pleasure to work with on the series 'The Two Coreys.' Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time."
The show was canceled before finishing its second season.
Filed under: Too Fab
Tags: ae, corey feldman, corey haim, CoreyFeldman, CoreyHaim, dead, death, reality show, RealityShow, the two coreys, TheTwoCoreys
Posted Mar 10th 2010 9:10AM by TMZ Staff
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Corey Haim did indeed OD on drugs, and his mom is the one who discovered him in the apartment and called 911.
Although cause of death is premature, so far law enforcement is telling us it was "possibly accidental."
We're told LAPD has opened a death investigation.
Singer Rick James died in the same apartment complex in 2004.
Filed under: Corey Haim
Tags: 911, corey haim, CoreyHaim, dead, death, investigation, mom, od, overdose
Posted Mar 10th 2010 8:57AM by TMZ Staff
Actor Corey Haim died after collapsing in his mother's apartment early this morning. He was 38.
Authorities believe -- though are not certain -- Corey died of an accidental drug overdose.
Haim shot to fame in the 80s when he co-starred in a number of films, including "The Lost Boys," with Corey Feldman.
Filed under: Too Fab
Tags: corey feldman, corey haim, CoreyFeldman, CoreyHaim, dead, died, lost boys, LostBoys, OD
Posted Mar 10th 2010 8:08AM by TMZ Staff
Actor Corey Haim died this morning of an apparent overdose -- possibly accidental -- according to LAPD. He was 38.
Police tell us they were called to St. Joseph's hospital in Burbank, CA shortly before 4 AM PT to investigate.
Haim shot to fame in the 80s -- when he co-starred in a number of films, including "The Lost Boys" with Corey Feldman.
Haim reportedly suffered a drug-induced stroke in 2001 and was rushed to UCLA Medical Center.
Haim also reportedly was in and out of rehab 15 times, but cleaned up in 2004 after moving to Toronto.
Filed under: R.I.P., Corey Haim
Tags: corey feldman, corey haim, CoreyFeldman, CoreyHaim, dead, died, overdose, the two coreys, TheTwoCoreys
Posted Mar 9th 2010 2:20PM by TMZ Staff
The President and Chief Operating Officer of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was found dead today, with an apparent self-inflicted gun wound to the head ... law enforcement tells TMZ.
Andrew (Randy) Kwasniewski was found by his wife this AM in their Las Vegas home.
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department has launched an investigation. We're told they are viewing it as an apparent suicide.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Tags: andrew kwasniewski, AndrewKwasniewski, casino, dead, gun shot, GunShot, hard rock, HardRock, suicide, wound
Posted Feb 11th 2010 9:00AM by TMZ Staff
International fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London home this morning, this according to a spokesperson for his company.
There are reports claiming McQueen took his own life -- but so far, an official cause of death has not been released.
The UK media organization, Sky News, is reporting that McQueen was found hanged in his apartment. Sky News also reports that local police have said the death would not be "treated as suspicious."
The 40-year-old designer often designed outfits for Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Prince Charles.
A rep from McQueen's office just released a statement saying, "At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with [McQueen's] family."
Filed under: R.I.P.
Tags: alexander mcqueen, AlexanderMcqueen, british, dead, designer, dies, hanged
Posted Feb 4th 2010 12:42PM by TMZ Staff
Casey Johnson died because she simply did not take care of herself ... sources connected with the autopsy tell TMZ.
The L.A. County Coroner says the cause of death was "Diabetic Ketoacidosis" and the manner of death was "natural."
But our sources say the Coroner's findings clearly show Johnson -- who died at 30 -- was not taking her insulin shots, was not exercising, did not follow her strict diet and was not taking other medicines she needed.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a technical term for lack of insulin, which often leads to a diabetic coma. We previously reported where Johnson was hospitalized for diabetic comas at least twice before her death.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives, Casey Johnson
Tags: casey johnson, CaseyJohnson, cause of death, CauseOfDeath, coroners report, CoronersReport, dead, heiress, johnson and johnson, JohnsonAndJohnson
Posted Feb 4th 2010 12:10PM by TMZ Staff
Brittany Murphy's cause of death has been determined: An accidental death caused by "community acquired pneumonia," iron deficiency anemia, and multiple drug intoxication.
The L.A. County Coroner concludes on the subject of "How injury occurred" -- "Drug intake."
Story developing...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Brittany Murphy
Tags: britanny murphy, BritannyMurphy, cause of death, CauseOfDeath, dead, husband, simon monjack, SimonMonjack, toxicology
Posted Jan 17th 2010 12:02PM by TMZ Staff
Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams died this morning in South Carolina. He was 26.
Adams was rushed to the emergency room at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood, S.C. where he was pronounced dead at 9:00 AM, according to ESPN.
UPDATE: Greenwood County Coroner James T. Coursey said the preliminary autopsy performed Sunday indicated Adams died of cardiac arrest caused by an enlarged heart.
The Chicago Bears released a statement that says: "We are stunned and saddened by the news of Gaines' passing. Our prayers are with his family during this difficult time."
Filed under: TMZ Sports
Tags: chicago bears, ChicagoBears, dead, defensive end, DefensiveEnd, dies, gaines adams, GainesAdams
Posted Dec 23rd 2009 1:33PM by TMZ Staff
A DVD rental company is moving fast to remove outdoor promotional posters of Brittany Murphy -- posed lifeless in a bathtub -- for her movie, "Deadline."
Officials from redbox -- which operates DVD kiosks around the country -- tell TMZ beginning today field teams are removing the "Deadline" box art from the kiosk displays. The officials tell us it will take 7 - 10 days to remove the image from the 19,000 kiosks nationwide.
We're also told the "Deadline" distribution company will change out the DVD covers.
Filed under: Movies, Exclusives, Brittany Murphy
Tags: brittany murphy, BrittanyMurphy, cover art, CoverArt, dead, deadline, death, DVD, movie, recall, redbox, rentals, simon monjack, SimonMonjack
